The [ad]Vantage Point

Suzanne Connell, M.Ed. & Keith J Connell, MBA, PhD (ABD)

Navigate the future of education and careers with insider insights that actually matter. Welcome to The [ad]Vantage Point - the podcast bridging the gap between what we teach and what the world actually needs. Whether you're an educator redesigning curriculum for 2025, a student wondering if your degree will land you a job, or a professional navigating today's unpredictable career landscape, we deliver the conversations that matter most. Each episode, our hosts explore the critical intersection of education and employment in our rapidly evolving world. From AI reshaping both classrooms and hiring practices to the skills gap that's leaving graduates unprepared and employers frustrated, we tackle the real challenges facing educators, students, and professionals today. What you'll discover: ‼️ How to prepare students for jobs that don't exist yet ‼️ Which teaching methods actually translate to career success ‼️ Real employer expectations vs. what we're teaching in classrooms ‼️ Strategies for closing the skills gap between education and industry ‼️ Practical approaches to career-ready curriculum design ‼️ Industry insights from educators, recruiters, and professionals who've cracked the code 🎯 For Educators: Learn how to make your teaching more relevant, discover what employers actually want from graduates, and get practical strategies for preparing students for real-world success. 🎯 For Students & Professionals: Understand what skills matter most, navigate the changing job market, and bridge the gap between your education and career goals. 📅 No outdated career advice or theoretical discussions. Just honest, actionable conversations about preparing for and succeeding in today's hyper-connected, ever-changing professional world.

エピソード

  1. S1 - E3 From Project Failure to SMART Success

    2025/06/17

    S1 - E3 From Project Failure to SMART Success

    Meet George, a Marketing Manager at a manufacturing company facing a familiar frustration. His boss wants more website traffic, George knows exactly how to deliver it, but there's one major problem—every similar project he's attempted has crashed and burned. Sound familiar? The culprit isn't lack of expertise or resources. It's something far more fundamental: unclear goals that leave teams wandering in circles until they simply give up and move on to the next shiny object. In this episode, we follow George's journey from project failure to strategic success using one of the most powerful yet underutilized tools in business: SMART goals. We'll break down exactly what makes goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—and why missing even one of these elements can derail your entire initiative. You'll discover why George's initial goal to increase website visits by 5000% was destined for disaster, how he transformed it into a realistic 30% target, and why adding a simple deadline changed everything. More importantly, you'll learn how to craft objectives that keep teams motivated, projects on track, and stakeholders engaged from start to finish. Whether you're a marketing professional, project manager, or anyone tasked with driving results in your organization, this episode reveals the difference between goals that inspire action and those that guarantee failure. Because in business, as in life, clarity isn't just helpful—it's the foundation of every successful outcome.

    5分
  2. S1 - E2 Digitalization vs Digital Transformation

    2025/06/10

    S1 - E2 Digitalization vs Digital Transformation

    In today's hyperconnected world, we're bombarded by thousands of advertising messages daily—but the game has fundamentally changed. Gone are the days when marketers cast wide nets hoping to catch their audience. Welcome to an era where sporting venues use facial recognition to serve up age-targeted ads in real-time, and where companies can pinpoint college students in specific postal codes who love concerts. In this episode, we explore the powerful shift from calculated guesswork to scientific precision in marketing. We'll unpack the crucial difference between digitalization—the process of converting analog information into analyzable data—and digital transformation, where entire organizations reinvent themselves around customer-first technology solutions. From the evolution of advertising metrics beyond traditional Nielsen ratings to pizza companies deploying robots and self-driving delivery cars, we'll examine how businesses are moving from "that's how we've always done it" to revolutionary new approaches that prioritize customer satisfaction and drive profitability. Join us as we navigate this digital revolution that's reshaping not just how we advertise, but how entire industries operate—where below-the-line marketing strategies are replacing mass media approaches, and where data-driven insights are transforming calculated risks into strategic advantages. Whether you're a marketer, business owner, or simply curious about our digital future, this episode reveals why embracing this transformation isn't just an option—it's essential for survival in today's marketplace.

    5分

番組について

Navigate the future of education and careers with insider insights that actually matter. Welcome to The [ad]Vantage Point - the podcast bridging the gap between what we teach and what the world actually needs. Whether you're an educator redesigning curriculum for 2025, a student wondering if your degree will land you a job, or a professional navigating today's unpredictable career landscape, we deliver the conversations that matter most. Each episode, our hosts explore the critical intersection of education and employment in our rapidly evolving world. From AI reshaping both classrooms and hiring practices to the skills gap that's leaving graduates unprepared and employers frustrated, we tackle the real challenges facing educators, students, and professionals today. What you'll discover: ‼️ How to prepare students for jobs that don't exist yet ‼️ Which teaching methods actually translate to career success ‼️ Real employer expectations vs. what we're teaching in classrooms ‼️ Strategies for closing the skills gap between education and industry ‼️ Practical approaches to career-ready curriculum design ‼️ Industry insights from educators, recruiters, and professionals who've cracked the code 🎯 For Educators: Learn how to make your teaching more relevant, discover what employers actually want from graduates, and get practical strategies for preparing students for real-world success. 🎯 For Students & Professionals: Understand what skills matter most, navigate the changing job market, and bridge the gap between your education and career goals. 📅 No outdated career advice or theoretical discussions. Just honest, actionable conversations about preparing for and succeeding in today's hyper-connected, ever-changing professional world.